Case file / 05•Mobile

Lyfter

Lyfter is a ride-hailing mobile app built with React Native and Expo. It supports real-time driver matching, live GPS route tracking, and upfront distance-based fare calculations.

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Mission telemetry

Outcome signal

Live tracking • Real-time matching

Technology

React Native / Expo / Maps API / Real-time

Challenge

The constraint

Implementing real-time driver-passenger matching with live map tracking on a cross-platform mobile stack without sacrificing performance.

System

The response

Used WebSocket-based location syncing and integrated a maps SDK for live route rendering, with upfront fare estimation calculated from distance data.

Outcome

The result

A fully functional ride-hailing prototype with real-time tracking, instant booking, and transparent distance-based pricing.

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